My cheeks hurt :)

[Helen]

Hi.
Besides changing the bike, what can I do to get rid of my burning cheeks ?
BTW: I am not a beginner so I don't understand why I still get this "treatment"

[runnergirl]

hmmm, can you be more specific? I'm assuming we're not talking about the cheeks on your face. What saddle, shorts, bike set-up, product routine etc are you using?

[bcipam]

Burning "cheeks" mmmmm sounds like a medical problem?!?!?

Are you riding nude? Do you need a better sun screen!?

[Helen]

Burning "cheeks" mmmmm sounds like a medical problem?!?!?

Are you riding nude? Do you need a better sun screen!?

Hmmm ... I don't think this can be considered a medical problem. Its just that ... because of the saddle (I guess ...) my cheeks (not the face ones) are hurting ...
And NO, I am not riding nude
Can I change only the saddle of the bike ?

[DirtDiva]

But of course! There's a whole section of this forum on people's favourite and most hated saddles so why don't you check it out and get some ideas about which saddles you might like to try.

[Mia]

HI Helen,

So sorry to hear about your problem, it really stinks when something is stopping us from enjoying our riding to the fullest....

Have you tried Chamois Butt'r? I have a pair of shorts that I really like, but they have a microbial pad in them( to prevent saddle sores) and if I don't use something like that they just stick to me...maybe you are getting chafing/rubbing problems? Also, if they are actually burning, is it possible that your shorts are very thin and maybe you ARE actually getting burnt?? (that's probably not it, but have read in this forum somewhere that we don't realize how bare the shorts are getting until the rider behind you sees your butt through them )

Also, like runnergirl said, how specifically are they burning/hurting? Maybe one of the more experienced girls here would be able to recognize what you are talking about. Hope you are done with this problem soon.